People can have a host of medical problems, and they don't fear talking about them or sharing their condition with others. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case when it comes to the issue of mental health. Many don't feel comfortable sharing their problem with others, and they don't always feel like making an appointment and going to a therapist. There is still a stigma associated with seeking mental health assistance.
Others are not able to access mental health help
due to cost barriers. The cost of a weekly session can exceed $150 a week, and
health insurance may not cover everything. What is the option for those seeking
help with a mental health concern?
Talkspace was created as a service to help those
who needed to access help but who did not want to go to a set weekly
appointment for whatever reason. Talkspace allows its users to access its
services by means of a smartphone app. The services provided by Talkspace are
completely confidential, and users may maintain their anonymity if they so
wish. Talkspace utilizes licensed professionals to assist clients with their
problems through online therapy.
The first step in utilizing the services on
Talkspace is to sign up and choose a program on the website or through the
mobile phone app. The basic plan that Talkspace has set up allows for unlimited
messaging therapy for a set weekly price. This service allows the client to
message back and forth with a therapist for 24 hours a day, seven days per
week. The messaging is accessed through the user's private room on the website
or app.
Before a user begins therapy, matching is done to
make sure that the user has the right counselor to help meet his or her need.
Once several questions are answered, the user is matched with a counselor, and
messaging can begin.
This type of therapy is very useful for those who
have an active lifestyle and don't have the opportunity to take an hour or more
out of each week to attend an in-person therapy session. Also, those who prefer
written communication will benefit from using Talkspace. The service allows the
user to have the time to think about a response to the therapist. It offers a
reflective time to understand the therapist's questions as well.
Those who use Talkspace might feel as if they
will get stuck with a therapist that they are not comfortable with. This is not
the case. A change can be made at any time.
